Geography questions and answers

Geography Questions and Answers

So you think you know the world around you? Challenge yourself and learn new things with these Geography questions and answers. This Test is ideal for fellows preparing for Geography exams or just for your general knowledge and fun.

2,586.

The portion of the land which rises higher than other areas is described as?

A.

a volcanic cone

B.

an anticline hill

C.

an escarpment

D.

a block mountain

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,587.

Limestone and clay metamorphosed into?

A.

marble and gneiss

B.

marble and slate

C.

graphite and quartzite

D.

graphite and gypsum

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,588.

A hard, shiny and carbon-rich organic rock that burns smokelessly is?

A.

peat

B.

rhyolite

C.

marbel

D.

anthracite

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,589.

If the time in New York (75°W) is 5:00pm, the time in Nigeria (15°E) will be?

A.

11:00 am

B.

11:00 pm

C.

9:00 pm

D.

9:00am

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,590.

The rotation of the earth on its own axis result in?

A.

the four seasons

B.

varying lengths of day and night at different times of the year

C.

changes in the altitude of the midday sun at different times of the year

D.

day and night

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.